Clinical Lab Scientist: Precision Diagnostics & Care

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform comprehensive testing in a clinical lab, ensuring accurate and timely results for patient care. The role involves pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic duties, QC, specimen handling, and collaboration with physicians and laboratory staff.

The MLS will verify specimens, process add-on tests, troubleshoot issues, maintain instrument calibration, and participate in training and continuous improvement programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field required.
• ASCP General MLS/MT certification or eligible required.
• If hired after 1/19/2025 must be ASCP certified within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-analytic workflow and ensures correct order entry and specimen processing.
• Verifies orders and non-patient information; resolves unclear or duplicate orders.
• Performs all analytical testing following SOPs and document QC.
• Maintains test system integrity and ensures adequate reagents and supplies.
• Performs post-analytic duties including releasing results and reporting accurately.
• Assists in training new employees and participates in SOP updates.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related field

ASCP General MLS/MT certification or eligible

ASCP certification within 12 months of employment (for hires after 1/19/2025)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform comprehensive testing in a clinical lab, ensuring accurate and timely results for patient care. The role involves pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic duties, QC, specimen handling, and collaboration with physicians and laboratory staff.

The MLS will verify specimens, process add-on tests, troubleshoot issues, maintain instrument calibration, and participate in training and continuous improvement programs.